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Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology
University of Minnesota Medical School (1989)
Professional interests include: sleep disorders, lung issues, intensive care
2621 Greenhaven Road
Anoka, MN 55303

Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD is a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD is affiliated with GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC.

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Office Locations

1665 Utica Avenue S Suite 100
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 541-2500
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2621 Greenhaven Road
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 587-4400
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3931 Louisiana Avenue S Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital 3931 Building
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
(952) 993-3242
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601 Jacob Lane
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 587-4200
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Some issues Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2023, Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw
blood draw for lab tests
phlebotomy for lab tests
venipuncture

In 2012, Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2012 were blood draw, X-rays, hospital care and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 33
doctor visit 212
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14
preventive care 11
thoracic (chest) imaging 14
vaccines 11
X-rays 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2013 were blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 27
doctor visit 192
thoracic (chest) imaging 24
X-rays 24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 77
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 61
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2013

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 30
doctor visit 203
thoracic (chest) imaging 53
X-rays 53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 135
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 14
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2014

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 41
Dementia 8
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 40
doctor visit 207
preventive care 24
thoracic (chest) imaging 51
vaccines 24
X-rays 51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 176
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 300
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 26
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2015

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 35
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 27
doctor visit 216
preventive care 31
thoracic (chest) imaging 63
vaccines 31
X-rays 63

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 83
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 150
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 12
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2016

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 43
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 34
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 20
doctor visit 221
preventive care 16
thoracic (chest) imaging 37
vaccines 16
X-rays 37

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 146
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 17
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2017

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 43
Diabetes 30
Dementia 9
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2018 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 31
doctor visit 255
preventive care 17
vaccines 17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 12
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2018

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 34
Dementia 13
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2019 were pulmonary testing, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 19
doctor visit 604
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14
preventive care 29
pulmonary testing 32
vaccines 29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 186
Female 193
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 344
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 166
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 41
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2019

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 29
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 19
blood draw 34
chemotherapy 19
doctor visit 317
minimally invasive procedures 84

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 182
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 324
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 159
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 47
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2020

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 30
blood draw 40
chemotherapy 30
doctor visit 293
minimally invasive procedures 111
pulmonary testing 26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 163
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 270
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 34
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2021

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 36
blood draw 26
chemotherapy 36
doctor visit 278
minimally invasive procedures 100
pulmonary testing 25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 279
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 28
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD in 2022

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 25
Dementia 4
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Saint Louis Park, MN were minimally invasive procedures, X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging and blood draw.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 28
blood draw 29
chemotherapy 28
doctor visit 272
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14
minimally invasive procedures 98
preventive care 21
pulmonary testing 27
thoracic (chest) imaging 40
vaccines 21
X-rays 40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 120
Ethnicity
Black / African American 9
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 202
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 54
85 and over 21
Less than 65 57
65 to 74 95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and depression.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 15
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1989. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine-Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1989)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine-Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 192 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert C. Hoch, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis Park, MN. 

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Biography

Dr. Robert Hoch specializes in adult pulmonology and practices in Anoka, MN and Saint Louis Park, MN. Dr. Hoch attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for residency. He has a special interest in sleep disorders, intensive care, and lung issues. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He welcomes new patients at his office inAnoka, MN as reported by HealthPartners.

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